Article II The object of the organization is to
sponsor art shows and to promote the development and advancement of
painting and other arts in the Central Vermont area.

Article III Section 1. The membership is open
to people over eighteen years of age who are willing to fulfill the
requirements as stated herein.

Section 2. New applicants will be considered by
the organization after application is submitted and an active
Paletteer is recommending the membership.

Section 3. Membership in the Paletteers falls
into three categories:

A.Artists who are presently painting or
creating works in other media.

B.Persons who are interested in art and are
willing to participate in the yearly activities.

C.Honorary members: persons who continually
served the organization and are no longer painting. The designation
will be made by the Board, and dues will no longer be required.

Section 4. Obligations of a Paletteer are:

A.Paid-up membership. Dues are to be paid on
January 1st of each year, and must be paid no later than May 1st of
each year.

B.Participating in the yearly activities
planned by the membership, such as serving as an officer or board
members, or on committees, attends meetings, art shows, and
workshops, and promoting art in the community.

Section 5. Dues are on a calendar year basis
and are payable by May 1st.

Section 6. If any member does not fulfill any
or all of the above requirements, said member will be contacted as to
his/her wishes regarding membership. If he/she is not interested in
remaining in the organization, the member shall no longer be
considered a Paletteer.

Article IV Section 1. Officers shall consist of
a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary,
Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer. The President may serve two two-year
terms. The past President may serve on the Board of Directors for one
year following his/her term of office.

Section 2. The Board of Directors shall consist
of the present officers, the retiring President, and three members
chosen by the President.

Section 3. Elections shall take place at the
Christmas party. The newly elected officers shall take office in January.

Article V Business meetings shall be held when
called, usually once a month.

Article VII (?)These Bylaws may be amended at
the Annual Meeting in November. These Bylaws supersede all others in print.